Veteran FDNY paramedic dies after his shift on Randalls Island

A 23-year-veteran paramedic and former Marine died in the line of duty yesterday after finishing a shift at the FDNY Training ...
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FDNY Announces Death of Paramedic Following Training Academy Shift

FDNY's fire commissioner announced Thursday afternoon that a paramedic passed away yesterday, following his shift. Salih ...

Hochul vetoes bill boosting EMS staffing on NYC 911 calls — inspired by first responder’s murder

Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation — inspired by the vicious stabbing murder of EMS Lt. Alison Russo in 2022 — that would ...
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N.Y. governor vetoes NYC EMS staffing bill inspired by slain FDNY EMT

Gov. Kathy Hochul cited $25 million in annual costs as the reason for rejecting it, sparking backlash from EMS unions ...
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Gov. Hochul vetoes bill requiring 2-person EMS crews in NYC, citing cost and staffing issues

The bill would have mandated two medical first responders on all 911 calls in cities with more than 1 million people.

Ambulance wait times in Manhattan will rise as Lenox Hill Hospital trims jobs, paramedics warn

About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be ...
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FDNY EMS union pushes for bill to make jobs safer for NYC EMTs and paramedics

Emergency medical service workers are pushing for a safety bill that will protect both patients and first responders. FDNY EMS Local 2507 is advocating for state Senate bill S6698, sponsored by state ...